26th September 2018, Podgorica, Montenegro
Rectorate of University of Montenegro. Address is: 2 Cetinjska, Podgorica
Business Models for Western Balkan NREN.
Objective: To compare business models of different NRENs in Europe, to examine strategies for sustainability and to develop awareness and knowledge of business models in general.
Agenda
Wednesday, 26th September 2018
| Time | What's happening |
|---|---|
| 10:00-11:30 | 4 x 20 minute presentations (ARNES, GRNET, DFN, CARNET) |
| 11:30-11:45 | Tea and coffee break |
| 11:45-13:00 | 3 x 20 minute presentation from WB NRENs (RASH, MREN, BREN) |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00-15:15 | 1 x 20 minute presentation from WB NREN (MARNET) + group breakout discussions. Results of group breakout session work Topic 1: Governance & Organisation (“pain points”) - What are the issues with NRENs current structures - What is the ideal structure? - How to deal with employment of IT specialists in State agencies (low salary issues) Topic 2: Business models and building the network - What are the issues with NRENs 1. Business model 2. Financing - Cashflow - Long-term investment - Revenue sources - What would be the ideal Revenue/Business model? |
| 15:15-15:30 | Wrap up/ recommendations and next steps |
| 15:30-15:45 | Tea and coffee break |